Messi Leads Golden Boot Race After World Cup Round of 16
Messi extended his Golden Boot lead to 8 goals after Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals ahead of Mbappé and Haaland.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 knockout matches have all been concluded, and Lionel Messi continues to lead the Golden Boot race. The Argentine forward scored once more in an exciting 3-2 triumph over Egypt in the Round of 16, securing passage to the quarterfinals. His goal extends his tournament tally to 8 goals, keeping him in sole possession of the top scorer position.
Here is the top 10 Golden Boot standings after the Round of 16:
1. Lionel Messi – Argentina – 8 goals / 1 assist in 468 minutes 2. Kylian Mbappé – France – 7 goals / 2 assists in 482 minutes 3. Erling Braut Haaland – Norway – 7 goals in 416 minutes 4. Harry Kane – England – 6 goals / 1 assist in 489 minutes 5. Ousmane Dembélé – France – 4 goals / 2 assists in 391 minutes 6. Ismaïla Sarr – Senegal – 4 goals / 1 assist in 419 minutes 7. Miguel Oyarzabal – Spain – 4 goals / 1 assist in 435 minutes 8. Julián Quinones – Mexico – 4 goals / 1 assist in 440 minutes 9. Jude Bellingham – England – 4 goals / 1 assist in 447 minutes 10. Vinícius Júnior – Brazil – 4 goals / 1 assist in 505 minutes
